A list of the journals that are reviewed and the criteria for selecting articles from these journals for inclusion in Evidence-Based Nursing are included in each issue. The following articles passed all criteria but were not abstracted because, in the judgment of the editors, their findings were less widely applicable to nursing practice. We will publish this list on an annual basis in the last issue of each year.
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Efficacy of senna versus lactulose in terminal cancer patients treated with opioids. Agra Y, Sacristán A, González M, et al. J Pain Symptom Manage1998Jan 1;15:1–7.
Alternative therapies for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Aikins Murphy P. Obstet Gynecol1998Jan;91:149–55.
A clinical trial of the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure. Appel LJ, Moore TJ, Obarzanek E, et al. N Engl J Med1997Apr 17;336:1117–24.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of anger: a meta-analysis. Beck R, Fernandez E. Cognitive Therapy and Research1998Feb;22:63–74.
Stress management and exercise training in cardiac patients with myocardial ischemia. Effects on prognosis and evaluation of mechanisms. Blumenthal JA, Jiang W, Babyak MA, et al. Arch Intern Med1997Oct 27;157:2213–23.
Randomised trial of effect of compression stockings in patients with symptomatic proximal-vein thrombosis. Brandjes DP, Büller HR, Heijboer H, et al. Lancet1997Mar 15;349:759–62.
Chlamydia treatment in pregnancy. The treatment of genital chlamydia trachomatis infection in pregnancy. (Cochrane Review, latest version 19 Dec 1996). Brocklehurst P, Rooney G. In: the Cochrane Library. Oxford: Update Software.
Can dietary interventions change diet and cardiovascular risk factors? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Brunner E, White I, Thorogood M, …